WinContentFilter
It is also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. It might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. It is installed without user interaction
through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security. It may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
WinContentFilter |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
WinSoftware |
| Company URL: |
http://winsoftware.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
High Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
WinSoftware is a world-class business Services Company focused on delivering first-class security solutions to a wide range of clients. Its software secures, protects, and optimizes the computers of consumers and home office users. Win's managed
Web security services employ a patented system and process of delivering software through an Internet browser to provide these services to users online.
Spyware Description:
It is also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. It might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. It is installed without user interaction
through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security. It may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware 0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\WinContentFilter 2005 Trial\Database\Alcohol.db |
217670 |
Data Base File |
| C:\Program Files\WinContentFilter 2005 Trial\WCF_tutor.html |
6824 |
HTML File |
| C:\Program Files\WinContentFilter 2005 Trial\WCF_tutor.swf |
258852 |
ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\WinContentFilter 2005 Trial |
| C:\Program Files\WinContentFilter 2005 Trial\Database |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun |
WinContentFilter 2005 Trial |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallTWCF5_is1 |
URLInfoAbout |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallTWCF5_is1 |
URLUpdateInfo |
